The Surprisingly Literal Reason We Call Letters “Uppercase” and “Lowercase”
Then, as early as the 1st century CE, minuscule began to emerge: smaller, rounder letters that required fewer strokes. You ...
Writing on clay tablets — uncovered in Iraq — reveal hidden history of ancient city
The clay tablets are the first cuneiform tablets from the Middle Bronze Age to be found in the region, according to a Jan. 14 ...
来自MSN2 个月
Ancient writing — using possibly ‘oldest known alphabet’ — unearthed in Syria. See it
The Ancient Egyptians developed hieroglyphics, and Chinese characters built the written language piece by piece. Alphabetic language, or written language made of individual letters, is a newer ...
BBC6 年
Rare ancient writing found on medieval Cornish stone
The 7th Century stone is inscribed with ancient letters and Christian symbols, and appears to have been used for writing practice. It has been put on display at Tintagel Castle, where it was found.
BBC1 年
What does ancient Egyptian writing look like?
They tell us about beliefs, gods, clothing and everyday life. The ancient Egyptians also used papyrus and writing boards to keep records of thing like laws. This is different from societies living ...
scmp.com3 个月
Your Voice: Learning to live with typhoons and exploring ancient games (long letters)
“Ancient Games: Timeless Treasure” is the brainchild of Ingrid Wong, a private collector with a deep passion for preserving and sharing the wisdom of the past. “My goal is to promote history ...
Greek Reporter8 天
AI Reveals What Ancient Languages, Including Greek, Sounded Like
Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought ancient languages to life, such as Ancient Greek and Old English, by demonstrating ...